1993 BMW 840 vs. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 BMW 840 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 840 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
Make BMW Pontiac
Model 840 Bonneville
Year Released 1993 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3981 cc 3789 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 282 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 86.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 68 L


 

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